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Community Habilitation Specialist

Type of Position Per Diem

Search Location(s) Wappinger Falls, NY

Job Brief

The primary role of the Community Habilitation Specialist is to work alongside the people we support and provide Medicaid Waiver Services in community-based settings in order to help them to achieve their Personal Outcomes.

Shift Worked:

per diem

Weekly Hours:

15

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Pay range:

$18.00 hr -$18.00 hr

Position Duties

include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop daily living, vocational, and decision-making skills while supporting their overall health and safety.

+ Provide training in accordance with valued outcomes outlined in each individual’s Staff Action Plan and Life Plan.

+ Deliver training and supervision based on each participant’s abilities, including self-care, independent living, community integration, and work-related skill development.

+ Ensure the safety and security of individuals receiving services by considering their specific needs and limitations and providing support in the least restrictive manner.

+ Support individuals in working toward Person-Centered Plan (PCP) goals to promote increased independence.

+ Complete all required documentation related to service delivery in compliance with federal and state regulations.

+ Provide services in a timely manner according to each participant’s assigned schedule to ensure consistency and respect for individuals served.

+ Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to support participant outcomes.

+ Respond appropriately to crisis and emergency situations to ensure the safety and well-being of participants.

+ Promote program development by actively identifying and engaging individuals who may benefit from services.

+ Maintain effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrate proficiency in personal computer use, including Microsoft Word.

+ Travel throughout Putnam County and Southern Dutchess County as assigned.

+ Perform all duties in full compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Adhere to the agency’s Corporate Compliance Program, including the Code of Business Conduct, New York State and federal False Claims Acts, whistleblower protections, and mandatory reporting requirements.

+ Complete corporate compliance training at least annually and fully cooperates with all compliance investigations and reviews.

+ Monitor and respond appropriately to changes in individuals’ physical or emotional condition.

+ Participate with the trans-disciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized program plans.

+ Assist in the evaluation of individual skills.

+ Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements Education

+ High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

License

+ Valid New York State Driver’s License.

+ Must meet agency requirements for insurability.